Shelters for migrant women
There are shelters specifically for migrant women. They handle language and immigration issues too, so they are easier than general shelters.
What makes them different
- Interpretation — you can be counselled in your own language
- Immigration advice — violence and status handled together
- Understanding of your home culture
- Entry with children
- Support for independence — Korean, vocational training, jobs, housing
Who can use them
- Migrant women who are victims of domestic or sexual violence
- Victims of trafficking or forced labour
- Migrant women in crisis with nowhere to go
- Those needing protection together with their children
Steps
- Call 1577-1366 — 13 languages, 24 hours.
- Describe your situation. You do not have to give your name.
- You are connected to a shelter with space.
- You are told how to get there.
- After entry, counselling and a support plan follow.
Where to go
- 1577-1366 Danuri Helpline (13 languages, 24 hours) — start here
- 1366 women's emergency line (24 hours)
- 112 if you are in danger now
- Your local Family Center
- Danuri www.liveinkorea.kr
Questions people ask
Does it cost anything? It is free.
Can I bring my children? Yes.
I have no valid status. You can still use it. Immigration issues are handled alongside.
I'm afraid my husband will find me. Shelter addresses are not disclosed. Police protective measures can be requested too.
I speak no Korean at all. 1577-1366 connects in 13 languages, and shelters have interpretation support.
What happens after I leave? There are independence support programmes — Korean, vocational training, jobs and housing prepared together.
Take care
Do not hesitate thinking "would they even take someone like me?" Migrant women's shelters were built for exactly those situations. 1577-1366 connects at this very moment.
Related
dv-shelter · domestic-violence-emergency · human-trafficking · self-reliance-support
Source
Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Danuri www.liveinkorea.kr / As of 2026-08